OUR LEGACY TODAY Fall 2023 | Legacy Community Health Newsletter | LegacyCommunityHealth.org
Celebrating Two Transformative Years: A Conversation with Legacy CEO Dr. Robert “Bobby” Hilliard, Jr. As we reflect on the past two years under the leadership of Dr. Robert “Bobby” Hilliard, Jr., it’s clear that Legacy Community Health has continued to evolve in its mission to provide comprehensive, quality health care services to underserved communities. We sat down with Dr. Hilliard to discuss his journey, accomplishments, and vision for the future. Hilliard has found his tenure at Legacy to be a return to his roots in social work and as a physician OB/GYN. “Our employees are very passionate about our mission. They understand that we are helping people who need it,” he said. This alignment with the organization’s core values has been personally fulfilling for him. “I get to walk into any clinic and see the people benefiting from the services that our amazing employees provide. It’s very fulfilling.” Hilliard is particularly proud of our staff, which has grown over the past two years. “We’ve had a lot of new faces who are equally as passionate about our patients,” he noted. Our teams have been instrumental in opening seven new school-based health care clinics and securing a generous $50 million donation from Methodist to build two more clinics. “We’re also launching a capital campaign for Beaumont, a community with a strong need for health care,” Hilliard added.
Dr. Bobby Hilliard at Legacy Montrose clinic during the launch week of the Epic medical records system.
When it comes to expanding beyond the Houston, Baytown, and Beaumont areas, Hilliard is optimistic. “Our mission of driving healthy change cannot happen without access to care,” he said. The organization continually evaluates areas with unmet health care needs, confident that the Legacy model can make a meaningful impact. Technology has been a game-changer in how Legacy delivers services. “When I came here, we had three pharmacies. Opening a central fill location was the best way to serve our current patient population at 57 locations,” Hilliard said. Legacy is also upgrading its medical records system to Epic, allowing patients to access their records and communicate with providers more easily. “It’s more efficient, faster for clinicians and providers, and offers more patient transparency,” he noted. As for the future, Hilliard is looking forward to expanding access to care through a joint venture with CareSource, a nonprofit managed care organization. “We’ve applied to the state of Texas to serve patients in
Harris and Jefferson counties. If approved, this would offer our clinicians a more fulsome picture of our Medicare patients’ health so that we can provide care for better health outcomes,” he said. In just two years, Hilliard has led Legacy Community Health in a direction that honors its 40-year history and sets the stage for an innovative and impactful future. As we look forward to what comes next, Legacy’s mission to drive healthy change in our communities will continue to thrive.
Teaming Up to Drive Healthy Change Thank you to our corporate foundation partners for their support of Legacy’s School-Based Health Care program. Our 37 clinics provide pediatric and behavioral health care to students at KIPP, YES Prep and select Galena Park ISD campuses.
Kudos to the KPMG Foundation for its $25,000 contribution
A+ gratitude for The Valero Foundation’s grant of $50,000
OUR LEGACY TODAY Fall 2023
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023
GOLF CLUB OF HOUSTON
Legacy Community Health Operating Board Naveen Pinglay Chairperson Ryan Martin Vice-Chairperson
Brandy Laakso and Cassie Starnes
Allison Floyd Wells, M.D. Treasurer Ronnie Kurtin Secretary Mariana Chavez Mac Gregor, M.D. At-Large / Executive Committee Cathy Easter Taryn Hargrove Gore Gary Hammett
Hawkins Laakso’s Chris Laakso, Legacy CEO Dr. Bobby Hilliard, KPRC-Channel 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley, Legacy CDO Chree Boydstun, and Equitable Foundation’s Jarian Kerekes
Dr. Seretha Augustine and Dr. Mechelle Epps of Galena Park ISD, George Hawkins, and Michael Starnes
George Hawkins Bryan Hlavinka Rebekah Le Johnson Olatunji Neftali Partida Cindy Scharringhausen
Legacy Community Health Endowment Board Mike Holloman Chairperson
Sharon Land
Dr. Matt Higgs, Eric Howard, Matt Cook, and Steve Jurgensen
Chris and Ellen Landis, and Kirti and Joe Cesaratto
George Hawkins Vice-Chairperson Ray Purser Treasurer Bryan Hlavinka Secretary Linda Cantu Tripp Carter Cyndy Garza Roberts Sharon Land
School-Based Health Care’s Stephanie Ramirez, Roma Bhatt, Jessica Ginn, Caitlyn Wolf, Clara Rodriguez, and Jennifer Rodriguez
Jim Vacek, Margaret Vann, and Jackie Gallardo
David LaDuke
Ryan Martin Mark McMasters, M.D.
Board Members Emeriti Melanie Gray Melissa Mithoff James A. Reeder, Jr. Monsour Taghdisi Claire Cormier Thielke
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Mark Miller, Wanna Hadnott, and David Reynolds
Justin Smith, Mason Hold, Tate Herbig, and Sarah Ogle
Craig Jeter, Kaleb Sanders, and Craig Buchman
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS
We scored a hole-in-one for School-Based Health at the 13th annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic, raising a record $381,000 for Legacy’s School-Based Health Care program.
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR
For the first time, we conquered both fairways at the Golf Club of Houston—record teams, record impact! A big thank you to everyone who teed off, sponsored, and contributed auction and raffle items— you’ve made this tournament one for the record books. A tip of the visor to KPRC Channel 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley for his steadfast support since the tournament’s inception. Special commendations to our lead sponsors, Equitable and Hawkins Laakso Wealth Management, for setting an exceptional standard. We also extend our appreciation to our dedicated Golf Committee, who remained committed throughout: chairperson Chris Laakso, Hani Barazi, Kirti Cesaratto, Steve Crawford, Wanna Hadnott, Greg Harper, Eric Howard, Sharon Land, Ellen Landis, Jani Lopez, Jason Ludlam, and Alvin Wright.
Timmy Martinez, Jani Lopez, Chree Boystun, and Frank Billingsley
John Perches and Hani Barazi
Sydney Boyd and Franchella Jennett
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KPRC General Manager Phil Lane and Frank Billingsley
Cart Sponsor Graves Mechanical
Cathy Easter
Lisa Foronda Harper and Greg Harper
Sarah Ogle and Justine Pizzitola
Josh Sanchez and Jonathan Palacios
Thank you, Methodist!
Janie Harris, Lilliam Folgueira, and Jay Andrews
Steve and Kashay Crawford, and Isaura Garcia
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Legacy connected with hundreds of children and their families at 20 Back-to-School events.
Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy (MOAL) honored Legacy’s Little Readers at its annual breakfast. Legacy’s Chree
A. Our Jessica Perez (center) with the City of Houston’s Eldrige Peugh and Amber Wright. B. Kevin Aloysius, Abel Williams, Victoria Briggs, and Jasmine Malhotra from Legacy’s Pharmacy offered free health testing at Empower CDC’s festival. C. Legacy’s Maria CantuOndarza, Marlene Castaneda, and Robert Ezzell at AAMA’s Sanchez South School. D. We gave away 1,000 free backpacks at Beaumont’s Back-to- School event presented by Manning’s Solutions for Business. 4
Boystun is pictured Rhea Lawson, director of the Houston Public Library, and MOAL Director Federico Salas-Isnardi.
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Amistades HTX hosted a grand opening to show off its new location in Southwest Houston, which
provides free HIV testing, linkage to care, stigma reduction, and community building for Latino/ a/x men. Pictured are program director Miguel Jacquez and Mr. Amistades 2023 Servando Arellano Torres.
Chree Boydstun Honored as a 2024 Woman of Distinction by Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation We are excited to announce Legacy’s Chief Development Officer, Chree Boydstun, has earned a spot as one of the 2024 Women of Distinction from the Southern Texas Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. This prestigious award acknowledges her exemplary leadership, philanthropy, and positive impact on the Houston community, particularly for those grappling with Crohn’s and Colitis. Since joining Legacy in 2007, Chree’s exceptional leadership has been instrumental in securing $350 million in funding. She’s spearheaded capital campaigns that have established three new clinics. A momentous $50 million donation from Houston Methodist will enable us to add two more clinics, further expanding accessible health care in Southeast Texas. Beyond Legacy, Chree contributes to the broader community through her board memberships, such as Performing Arts Houston and Southern Smoke Foundation. She also serves as an advisory member of the Latin Women’s Initiative and is a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Wine Sales Committee. Legacy’s CEO, Dr. Bobby Hilliard, commended Chree’s tireless commitment to philanthropy and her transformative leadership, stating that she is shaping our community’s future in profound ways.
Dr. Kelli Cohen-Fein, Phyllis Williams, Chree Boydstun, and Kathryn Smith
Chree will be officially honored at the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s Annual Winter Ball next February. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved accolade, a testament to the impactful leadership that advances our mission.
PLANNED GIVING As the holiday season approaches, it’s a good time to think about the lasting impact of your charitable contributions. Legacy Community Health has been a cornerstone in Houston since the 1980s, and your support is essential for us to continue our mission. One tax-efficient way to help is through Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from your IRA. In the past year, we’ve served some 222,000 people, with 32% uninsured. Your generous donations make it possible for us to provide health care services to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. If you’re 70½ or older, QCDs offer a smart way to support our work. You can donate up to $100,000 annually from your IRA without it being considered taxable income. If you’re 73 or older, these gifts also count toward your Required Minimum Distribution. As you consider your charitable giving for the holidays and the end of the year, keep in mind that a QCD can make a real difference in our community. Your ongoing generosity allows us to keep healthcare accessible for all. Thank you for joining us to drive healthy change in our communities!
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Would you like to have a member of Legacy’s staff contact you about leaving Legacy in your estate? If you have already included Legacy in your plans, please let us know so we may recognize you in our Circle of Caring. Contact Tim Martinez at (713) 203-7221 or tjmartinez@legacycommunityhealth.org. Follow us online for weekly postings about planned giving at Our Legacy Today on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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